Current part # for standard V8 rear drums??

[AKAchamptrucking]

I was inspecting my rear brakes and found a drum delaminating. Anyone have a current FLAPS type number for a new V8 rear drum? Where do you get yours?? Thanks!

[Roscomacaw]

SI if you want new. Rear V8 shoes you can find - wheel cylinders too. But not drums. I probably have a good used one or two.

[studegary]

You are in SB. Just go over to the SI store. You won't even have to pay shipping on that heavy item like the rest of us would.

[StudeRich]

The Standard smooth type 10 inch rear Hub & Drums for full drum brake V8 (259) engined Cars are no longer available New.
There are some Finned, Drum only units requiring swagging available at Studebaker Vendors at: studebakervendors.com without Hubs, those are what the Dealers most always used. They are 1558905 for $160.00

[AKAchamptrucking]

Thanks Rich and others. I should have mentioned my rear is out of a 66 Cruiser. Is that going to make a difference?

[Roscomacaw]

It's going to make a difference in that you won't have to pay to have them swaged!

[63t-cab]

And I beleive "if memory serves" flanged axle drums are not the same as a "drum only" from a tapered axle car.

Thanks Rich and others. I should have mentioned my rear is out of a 66 Cruiser. Is that going to make a difference?

[Roscomacaw]

There IS a difference of rear drums if your 66 sports a flanged axle. I can't recall what the difference is, but I'd bet it's in the center hole size. The part# for smooth V8 flanged axle drums is 1561790 - for finned it's 1561791 Newman & Altman lists them in their catalog................... from 1979

[63t-cab]

With more thought on it,I think the center hole is smaller on the flanged axle drum and it has a beveled edge.were'nt all 66s flanged?

[StudeRich]

With more thought on it,I think the center hole is smaller on the flanged axle drum and it has a beveled edge.were'nt all 66s flanged?

Yes, Mid year 1965 and on to all '66's had the flanged Axles, both on 44 and 27 axles, 6's, 8's, twin Traction and not.

[AKAchamptrucking]

Well I found in my garage a pair of non finned drums and a pair of finned drums. The 63 Wagonaire needs a set for its flanged axle,and my 61 needs a set for its flanged axle. Going to have them all turned to clean them up,along with the 1 good one that was on the 61 and hopefully I will have decent drums for both without having to spend some money on new. Things are just too tight lately!